As "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir continues showcasing small businesses during the 2024 holiday season, gift ideas are flowing in from California to Connecticut. In South Pittsburg, Tennessee, Mike Otterman is CEO of the fifth generation family-owned cookware company Lodge Cast Iron. The company was founded by Joseph Lodge in 1896 and is the…

It’s that time of year again. Holiday season is upon us and (IBA) would like to wish all its readers, sponsors and partners a wonderful break. Hopefully you get the opportunity to rest well, have fun and be surrounded by those you love. Here at we want to thank you for your…

The anticipation of Donald Trump returning to the White House sparked a surge of optimism on Main Street, according to multiple post-election surveys. The National Federation of Independent Business' (NFIB) latest Small Business Optimism Index jumped 8 points to 101.7 in November, with the election results indicating a significant shift in economic policy from the…

Social inflation will continue to be a top concern for insurers and reinsurers in 2025 with US liability claims increasing by 57% during the past decade and nuclear verdicts rising in frequency, said Swiss Re, pointing to jury awards above US$10 million. Other key themes that will shape the re/insurance industry in the year ahead…

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Grubhub Inc., an online food ordering and delivery platform, will pay $25 million to settle a dispute over alleged deceptive business practices with the Illinois attorney general and the Federal Trade Commission, officials said Tuesday. Attorney General Kwame Raoul said he launched an investigation into the 20-year-old operation after receiving “dozens”…

— Prashant Tibrewal The road to a top global business school does not end with scoring high in the Common Admission Test (CAT); it merely opens the door to the next challenging step — acing the interview. While the overall admit rate for top B-schools might appear moderately encouraging at 10-15 per cent, a deeper…

The Canadian government has announced changes to the Express Entry immigration system. Candidates applying for permanent residency will no longer be awarded additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for possessing a job offer supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The announcement was made by Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller. “We are implementing further…